Travelling from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of San Juan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from San Juan to ATH.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Juan to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of San Juan, SJU can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
SIG is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your San Juan to ATH flight? Check in to a hotel near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 5,493 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from R 12,205. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Juan to ATH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest month for flights from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Athens based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a San Juan to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
After booking your flight from San Juan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are essential stops on your Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Larisa to check off its leading attractions. From Ancient Theatre A to War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Greece, consider Kalamaria, roughly 306 kilometres north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are key highlights.
